Thanks to Janet Smyth for the invitation, and to Olivia Hope for the introduction. Thanks also to my publishers and Indigo for their support with book sales, to the Festival staff, crew and volunteers for their help, and to all the families who joined the fun!

My latest book is The Pumpkin Who Was Afraid of The Dark. It's a cute story for kids who aren't so keen on the creepier aspects of Halloween! I've been finding it hard to get hold of some of my books here in Canada - I'm having to spend a lot of money on importing them in bulk! If you're in Canada and struggling to find a copy, please drop me a line and we can arrange something between us via Canada Post! I'm hoping that, as time goes on, I can find more stockists here.

I hope you're well and enjoying the Fall colours. We were just battered by Hurricane Fiona, so many of our leaves - and trees - are sadly gone. We're just thankful to have come through it in one piece. Onwards toward Halloween! Let's hope it's a fun one this year.

I've recently moved to Canada and only just set my .ca website up, hence this blog is sadly empty!

I don't post particularly often as I'm so busy writing, editing, performing in schools and online, and settling in to my new life in Nova Scotia. Until I start filling this page with updates and news, you can read all my old posts on my .co.uk website here.

I'm available for school visits across Nova Scotia (and beyond - try me!) via Writers In The Schools.

Thank you for stopping by!